Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Chadwick Ryan Fore

Chadwick Ryan Fore

Jun 2, 2016

Chadwick Ryan Fore, 40, of Charleston, was taken to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2016. He was born in Charleston on February 27, 1976 to Ruth Ann Fore and the late Muriel Wayne Fore. Chad formerly attended Rebecca Chapel Church. He was full of life and loved to fish and be in the...

Charlotte Mae Ramsey

Charlotte Mae Ramsey

May 30, 2016

Charlotte Mae Ramsey, of Dunbar, was born on May 30, 1927 and went home to be with the Lord 89 years later on May 30, 2016. Some of her favorite things in life were gardening and cooking. She was very devoted to her family and cherished the time she had with them. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Robert E. Dipietro

Robert E. Dipietro

May 28, 2016

Robert E. DiPietro, Jr., of Dunbar, died May 28, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 12, 1958, in Trenton, N.J., and was the son of Helen M. DiPietro and the late Robert E. DiPietro, Sr. Robert had an avid interest in trains, construction and trucks. Robert overcame many obstacles to fulfill his dream of being...

Fredrick Marshall Bowen

Fredrick Marshall Bowen

May 27, 2016

Fredrick Marshall Bowen, 82, of Nitro, was escorted by angels into the presence of his Heavenly Father where his mind and body are once again whole on Friday, May 27, 2016. He is walking on streets of gold and loving on family and friends that made it there before him. He was born March 12, 1934, in Dunbar, the son...

Susan Belle Wiseman

Susan Belle Wiseman

May 26, 2016

Susan Belle (Hartman) Wiseman, 73, of Winfield, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Bellaire of Devonshire. Born March 3, 1943 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Don and Lillian (Kiser) Hartman. Susan was nurse for 10 years at Dr. Bergman's office on Stockton Street in Charleston before she had children and then became the best homemaker...

John O. Eagle

John O. Eagle

May 26, 2016

John O Eagle, 88, of South Charleston went home to be with his Lord on May 26, 2016. The Eagle Family has lost its beloved and respected patriarch whose unconditional love touched the lives of many. He was ever ready to reach out when a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on was needed whether it be with love...

Nancy C. Keyser

Nancy C. Keyser

May 26, 2016

Nancy C. Keyser, 71, of Cross Lanes, went to be with the Lord at home on May 26, 2016. She was born on April 21, 1945 in Charleston, WV to the late Toddy and Hattie Crowder. Nancy graduated from Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston) with a degree in nursing. She worked for over 45 years at various hospitals...

Pauline Covert

Pauline Covert

May 23, 2016

Pauline Covert, 90, of St. Albans, went to be with her husband, Jim, and her Heavenly Father on May 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Covert; and two sons, Frank and Paul Covert. Pauline is survived by her daughters, Anna Williams (David) of St. Albans, Tammy Covert of Spring Hill and Rebecca Underwood (Arthur) of...

Peter Edgar Rowley

Peter Edgar Rowley

May 21, 2016

Peter Edgar Rowley, 78, of South Charleston departed on May 21, 2016 after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Howard O. Cottrell

Howard O. Cottrell

May 19, 2016

Howard O. Cottrell, 83, of Poca, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2016 peacefully after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1933 in Rock Branch, the son of O.B. and Cecil Cottrell. For most of his early years Howard was raised in Dunbar and graduated from Dunbar High School where he played football. His...

Timmie Ray Cook

Timmie Ray Cook

May 18, 2016

Timmie Ray Cook, of Sissonville, born Jan. 1, 1957 in Madison, died at home on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was a 1974 graduate of Van High School in Van. Timmie attended Morris Harvey College in Charleston, where he studied horticulture and business. He was a member of the TKE fraternity. Timmie became a...

Beulah Elsie Wheeler

Beulah Elsie Wheeler

May 16, 2016

Beulah Elsie Wheeler, 92, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 16, 2016. She was born April 29, 1924 in Charleston to the late Golden and Flossie Spradling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Oliver Wheeler Sr. and their son William Lee Wheeler. Elsie is survived by her...

Margaret Evelyn Coleman

Margaret Evelyn Coleman

May 15, 2016

Margaret Evelyn Coleman, 97, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Margaret was retired from the office of Dr. James F. Slaughter and formerly attended Teays Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Felton Coleman, and her parents, Hilary and Virgie Roberts. Surviving are her children, Billie Ann...

Eli J. Wooten

Eli J. Wooten

May 14, 2016

Eli J. "Jack" Wooten, 80, of Cross Lanes, passed away Saturday May 14, 2016 after a long illness. He was born September 1, 1935 in Jumping Branch, WV, to the late Thomas and Alta Esse Wooten. Jack was a member of the Nitro Moose Lodge #565 and the Nitro Senior Center where he enjoyed playing bingo. He retired from AEP...

Nell Byers

Nell Byers

May 12, 2016

Nell Byers, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. She was a Christian and attended the Dunbar Mountain Mission. Nell was a very loving wife and mother, who will be missed by everyone who knew her. Nell was preceded in death by her parents, Elree and Lillie King; sisters, Gladys...

Donald E. Peterson

Donald E. Peterson

May 12, 2016

Donald E. Peterson, 86, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord May 12, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Don was born April 23, 1930 in LaCrosse, Wisc., to the late Clinton Peterson and Nellie Olson. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Kightley of Charleston; brothers, Norman and Richard Peterson; and sister, Barbara Lepley...

Angie R. Price

Angie R. Price

May 12, 2016

Angie R. Price, 40, of Nitro, passed away on May 12, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House after complications of a heart attack. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda "Tina" Jones. She longed to be with her in heaven. Today they are together again. Angie is survived by her loving husband, Michael; son, Tyler; father, Lonnie Jones of...

Hobert Carroll Monk

Hobert Carroll Monk

May 10, 2016

Hobert "Hobie" Carroll Monk, 80, of Dunbar, received his wings on May 10, 2016. He retired as a truck driver from Yellow Freight after 35-plus years of service. Hobie was a member of Teamsters Local 175 and attended Dunbar First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Gladys Monk; and brothers, Clifford, Charles, Denver, Donald,...

Cora Leona Hudson

Cora Leona Hudson

May 8, 2016

Cora Leona Hudson, 81, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at CAMC Memorial after suffering a stroke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley M. Hudson; brother, Larry Duley; and grandfather, Russell C. Hardman. Cora is survived by her daughters, Terrie Workman (Dave), with whom she made her home, Carrie Gasaway (Sam), Connie Thompson (Marshall), all...

Gaynell Tyree

Gaynell Tyree

May 6, 2016

Gaynell Tyree, 74, of Dunbar went home to be with the good Lord on her birthday, May 6, 2016. We thank and praise God for his blessings; we know she isn't suffering or in pain anymore. Gaynell was a happy homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Tyree; father, Jasper Dyer;...

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